Dictionary
jaded (jä did)
1. adj. overworked, exhausted, weary
2. adj. bored, tired, or uninterested from having too much of something
3. adj. hardened due to negative experience or living to excess; indifferent
When Paul first read this paragraph in the newspaper, he thought the word jaded meant "busy." He looked it up in a dictionary to see if he was correct
In the context of this paragraph, is Paul's understanding of the meaning of jaded correct?
1. No, because people were simply uninterested in the election.
2. No, because people had a negative experience with the candidates.
3. Yes, because people were overworked and therefore too tired to vote.
4. Yes, because people had rejected voting as a result of numerous elections.
1 answer
The most accurate answer in the context of the paragraph is:
2. No, because people had a negative experience with the candidates.
This interpretation aligns with the notion that voters feel jaded due to their experiences with the candidates, leading to a sense of indifference and disinterest in the election. The option regarding being "busy" (as Paul interpreted) does not capture the essence of the feelings expressed in the paragraph.
